How to pronounce maying
Say it like MAY-ing. Maying has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY).
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- MAY
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maying pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of maying
American and British speakers say maying in essentially the same way: /ˈmeɪɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈmeɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAY-ing.
What does maying mean?
- present participle and gerund of may How to pronounce may
Where does maying come from?
From May + -ing, or may (“celebrate May Day festivities”) + -ing.
Words that rhyme with maying
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of maying.
Questions about saying maying
How do you pronounce maying?
Say MAY-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmeɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maying?
Maying has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY). Broken into parts: MAY · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say maying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmeɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈmeɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.